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THE VANDERBILT SPHERICAL CLOCK BY CARTIER, PARIS c.1925
THE VANDERBILT SPHERICAL CLOCK BY CARTIER, PARIS c.1925
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An Art Deco Egyptian Revival Desk Clock composed of a spherical lapis case divided by bands of gold, accented by inlaid mother-of-pearl triangles, centering on a circular silver -tone dial with black Roman numerals and gold hands. The gold bezel is accented by inlaid mother-of-pearl squares, around an 8-day movement with push button activated time set and rotating bezel winding mechanism. The spherical case is supported by three carved nephrite jade falcons, with rose-cut diamond eyes atop a modified hexagonal shaped lapis base with gold and mother-of-pearl inlay.
- Maker: Cartier
- Period: Art Deco c.1925
- Origin: Paris
- Setting: Dial signed Cartier, France; Cartier stock no. 1188; clockmaker's workshop no. 692; casemaker's stamp 2465 & 2466; movement no. 1026525
- Dimensions: 3.3/4' × 2.1/4' × 3.1/4'